Once a week, Sister Christine Kresho meets with senior parishioners at Our Lady of Grace Church in Silver Spring, Md. Mostly in their 70s and 80s, the Spirit Companions are exploring what sister calls their “second childhood” in light of the Scripture call and its promise to grow into a time of new … [Read more...]

Honey bees from hives on the Motherhouse grounds have traveled to the pages of a newly published children’s book called, “Barbee the Bee Visits Sister Lyn’s Beehives.” With beautiful photographs and clever dialogue from “Barbee the Bee,” the 32-page book takes readers on a journey to Baden with … [Read more...]

For Molly Durbin, 23, becoming an Associate to the Sisters of St. Joseph felt like where she belonged. “At the time, it was the best combination between religious life, finishing college, getting involved with the Sisters and diving into a deeper understanding of their mission, their community … [Read more...]

Each year, Evelyn Pohl spends months piecing, or sewing together, sections of a quilt in preparation for the annual Sisters of St. Joseph Auxiliary Spring Luncheon Benefit. The tradition of making and donating a quilt to be raffled at the Sisters’ fundraiser began in 2012, just a few years after her … [Read more...]

Ever since Joan Van Dyke, a former Mount Gallitzin Academy student, opened a dance studio in 1984, she has dreamed of creating an original ballet about MGA in honor of the Sisters of St. Joseph who nurtured her faith and performing arts career. Joan, founder and artistic director of Van Dyke … [Read more...]